About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads—began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled ...

If you have lost a colorful and exotic pet this week, the Lee's Summit Animal Shelter may have it.

A proposed ordinance would permit residents to keep up to four hens—no roosters allowed—sparking debate over fresh eggs, noise, and neighborhood harmony.

Keeping backyard chickens comes with plenty of perks! Not only do they provide fresh, nutritious eggs that are healthier and ...

How many backyard chickens should be allowed? Some Springville residents with larger lots say more should be allowed, but the City Council may cap the number at six for all lots.

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson constructs a backyard chicken coop that’s safe, functional, and loved by her flock.